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Recommend some disc brakes for my olde 26" mtb please

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Morning all,

I have an olde 26" GT Zaskar (not an original sadly but a Zaskar Race in red) which isn't anything particularly special but I like it quite a lot nonetheless. The brakes on it are rubbish (Avid Elixer 3) and have seized up now.

It isn't worth much so I'm looking for recommendation on a cheap pair of brakes to replace these. I used to have a pair of Shimano XT 4 pots which I thought were ace but I don't think these are made any more, and XT will be too expensive for this thing.
What's cheap and reasonable?

Cheers!


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 8:41 am
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Tecktro?

 

Clerks?

 

Both do shimano clones at much cheapness


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 8:54 am
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I have a set of Clarks brakes on my old hardtail. Can't remember exactly which model, I can check if you like. They were buttons - about fifty quid with rotors, I think - and they're okay. Not super powerful or mega modulated, but for the money I've no complaints.

I've not done a ton of miles with them, but they've been reliable so far. 


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 8:55 am
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Clarkes Clout (?). Dirt cheap and seem decent - youngest mini DBW has some on his hardtail and they've been great.


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 9:12 am
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I've just had delivered this morning a set of Clarks M2 to stick on my son's hardtail. Can't go wrong for £37 delivered from Tredz. They come ready filled and bled so just a case of sticking them on and ready to go. Discs and pads included too.

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Clarks-M2-Hydraulic-Brake-Set_121027.htm


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 9:48 am
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Muchas gracias amigos! 🙂


 
Posted : 30/04/2025 9:51 am

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